Dean Richards

1 day ago | wgntv.com | Dean Richards |Larry Potash |Robin Baumgarten

Todd S. Purdum shares the first full biography of the visionary, trailblazing Cuban American who revolutionized television. Desi Arnaz is best remembered as the thick-accented, conga-playing Ricky Ricardo from I Love Lucy, the straight foil to Lucy Ball’s zany comedic antics. But few understand the depth of his contributions to the entertainment industry. Beyond his iconic role, Arnaz was a pioneering entrepreneur who fundamentally transformed the television landscape.

2 days ago | wgntv.com | Gabriel Castillo |Dean Richards

CHICAGO — Intermission is almost over as the Witches of Oz gear up for a return to the silver screen in the new “Wicked” sequel. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande return as Elphaba and Glinda as the new film wraps up the second half of the story told in the Broadway show. “Wicked: For Good,” will detail the events leading up to “The Wizard of Oz,” as Elphaba and Glinda embrace their identities as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

3 days ago | wgntv.com | Dean Richards |Gabriel Castillo

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards shares a delicious recipe for BBQ Chicken sliders with caramelized onions. Play VideoDean Cooks: BBQ Chicken sliders with caramelized onions - tease 1PlaySeek to live, currently behind liveLIVEFullscreenBeginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.

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Posted: Jun 3, 2025 / 10:00 PM CDT Updated: Jun 3, 2025 / 10:08 PM CDT To get you ready for Blues Fest coming June 5-8 in Chicago, we’re focusing in on one of the world’s best. Chicago’s Very Own Buddy Guy is an eight-time Grammy winner who Rolling Stone magazine called one of the greatest guitarists of all time.   His Buddy Guy’s Legends Club on South Wabash since 1989 is considered one of the best Blues clubs in the world.

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Posted: Jun 3, 2025 / 08:33 AM CDT Updated: Jun 3, 2025 / 08:33 AM CDT WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with actress Ana de Armas to talk about the latest instalment in the John Wick franchise, “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina.” Suggest a Correction Close Modal Suggest a Correction Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed....